Craig P. Shibley v. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (SPR 20240179)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records February 1, 2024 SPR24/0179 Helene Bettencourt Records Access Officer Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 135 Santilli Highway Everett, MA 02149 Dear Ms. Bettencourt: I have received the petition of Craig P. Shibley appealing the nonresponse of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On January 3, 2024, Mr. Shibley requested the following records: [1.] all copies of the aforementioned quarterly reports (and attachments) currently in DESE’s possession[;] [2.] any/all related emails to and from the MIAA specific to the requirements outlined by HPAOC in its June ’22 as well as emails to my first inquiry. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Shibley petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0179, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the Department intends on providing a response to Mr. Shibley. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Mr. Shibley with said response in accordance with the Public Records Law, its Regulations and this order within ten business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Mr. Shibley may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Helene Bettencourt SPR24/0179 Page 2 February 1, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Craig P. Shibley